Speaker Meeting Monday May 20th 2024 10:30 am
‘Not father O’Malley’ by Roger Browne
Roger Browne is a professional raconteur, writer, director, and pianist.
He has appeared in jazz clubs and jazz festivals in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Germany, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland and across North America and Canada. He has provided piano accompaniment for many national and international legends such as Stephane Grappelli, Marion Montgomery, Wild Bill Davison, Scott Hamilton, Ray Nance, Bud Freeman, Humphrey Lyttleton, George Melly, George Chisholm, and many more.
Roger presents several entertaining talks on various aspects of popular music from the early part of the twentieth century.
All his talks are illustrated with live piano playing.
They each contain fascinating facts, hilarious anecdotes, and live piano playing
Not Father O’Malley
The hilarious stories of a Roman Catholic childhood in post war Salford, the music that inspired a budding, self-taught jazz pianist and the challenges presented by supporting the “wrong” football team.
Roger’s love and passion for music stems from his early years, listening to bands in his local, Buille Hill Park. and being glued to the radio to hear iconic programmes of the day such as “Family Favourites”, “Housewife’s Choice”, “Music While You Work”. He will share that passion with you and will play his favourite songs of the day, live on the piano.
He will reveal some the mysteries of Catholicism such as confessionals and not eating meat on Fridays.
You will hear about some amazing characters and how his sisters crossed the line between bravery and total madness in canvassing for the Conservative Party in Salford.
This presentation is a mix of fascinating facts, amusing anecdotes, and wonderful live music. There is some pathos too, when Roger performs one of his many original compositions “Putting a Bet on for Dad”.
Prepare for an hour of fun and music and a trip down Memory Lane.
